Sunday Morning Sunshine! Beauty Over the Lake

 And God made everything beautiful in His Time...

Ecclesiastes 3:11

True Beauty.

Sunday Morning Sunshine: The Jasmine Flower: Gift of God

And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers 

that are here today

and thrown into the fire tomorrow,

 he will certainly care for you.

~~Luke 12:28b

Welcome to our post about the Jasmine plant,

that is featured in the 5th book of the

Appleton, WV Romantic Mysteries:

The Golden Touch

Did you know?

*  Jasmines include a group of roughly 200 species. 

*  There are many flowering shrubs and vines, both deciduous and evergreen.

*  Some of the colors are:  white, yellow, orange, blue, purple

What is the meaning of the Jasmine?

Jasmine's meaning varies by place and culture,

but it often symbolizes love, beauty or sensuality.

Its pure white blossoms can also symbolize purity.

In Thailand, the Jasmine represents motherhood  

and signifies love and respect.

Persians say it means: Gift of God.

The Jasmine plant is known to be medically healthful:

Do your research first! 

*  Tea

*  Hair

*  Heart

and many other healthy idea.

REMEMBER! Do your research!!!

Where to plant Jasmine?

Jasmine will grow well in full sun to partially shaded areas.

Summer-flowering jasmine does better in a sunny spot, 

while other varieties, such as winter jasmine, like a more shaded area. 

well-drained but moist, moderately fertile sandy loamy soil.

West Indian Jasmine

I hope you've enjoyed this information about the Jasmine,

GIFT of GOD!

If you have one or buy one,

send me a picture.

I'd love to see it! 

Best! 

Sunday Morning Sunshine: Spring and All It's Beauty

I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud

I wandered lonely as a cloud,

That floats on high o'er vales and hills,

When all at once I saw a crowd,

A host, of golden daffodils;

Beside the lake, beneath the trees,

Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.

Continuous as the stars that shine

And twinkle on the milky way,

They stretched in never-ending line

Along the margin of a bay:

Ten thousand saw I at a glance,

Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.

The waves beside them danced; but they

Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:

A poet could not but be gay,

In such a jocund company:

I gazed—and gazed—but little thought

What wealth the show to me had brought:

For oft, when on my couch I lie

In vacant or in pensive mood,

They flash upon that inward eye

Which is the bliss of solitude;

And then my heart with pleasure fills,

And dances with the daffodils.

Have a wonderful Spring Day! 

Sunday Morning Sunshine: Dandelions

 Dandelions

What was it I saw by the road today, 

So golden bright, so cheerily gay,

Sprinkled so thickly among the grass,

Along the way that I must pass?

Was it pirates gold that someone found,

Cashed away in a secret mound,

Then fled, surprised by a guard at night?

Or was it the coin of fairyland,

Cast abroad by a robber band,

Or the dowry of a princess fair?

Say, what is this gold that is everywhere?

--Unknown

Rambling Friday: A Cup of Wisdom

 How much happier and contented would we be 

if we all followed these words of wisdom 

on this mug? 

Think about it! 

Have a beautiful day!

Sunday Morning Sunshine: Flowers Make Me Smile

2 Corinthians 6:18

“And I will be a father to you,

And you shall be sons and daughters to Me,”

Says the Lord Almighty."

I am a daughter of the KING!

Tiny, but bright with sunshine! 

Stay positive!

Hardy and early to bloom!

Stay strong. Be the first to share a smile!

Neat but approachable!

Focus on your to-do list! Mark one thing off at a time

including calling someone to cheer them up!

Wild and sweet!

Don't be afraid to do something a little wild.

Like taking on a new project, or learning a new language...

Queenly and confident!

Don't forget who you are:

A daughter of the King!

Is there a flower outside your window?

Happy Day!

Sunday Sunshine: Beauty

Things are beautiful if you love them.

Lovely sunrise.

A promise.

An encouragement.

A breath of fresh air.

Look up.

Life is good.

Blessings

Sunday Sunshine: Beauties of the Field and Water

Lilies

Purple Delight

Yellow Sunshine

Red Velvet

White Holiness

White Clusters of Beauty

Pink Princess

Creamy Shyness

Enjoy!

Sunday Sunshine: The Wildness of Winter

The Wildness of Winter

Marvel!

Monday Morning Blessings

The beauty of new-fallen snow
safety on the ice-covered roads
problems solved before we can ask
fun times at dinner
the feel of clean sheets
good food

Blessings

Sunday Morning Peace: October

October Beauty:

Pumpkins

Gourds,

relics

straw

autumn colors

autumn flowers

scarecrows

Be blessed!

Sunday Morning Peace

Every Thing is Beautiful

because the earth is the Lord's.

-- Psalms

Sunday Morning Peace

 

I will speak of the glorious honor

of your majesty,

and of your

wondrous works!

 

--Psalm 145:5

 

 

Blessings!

A Little Bit of My World



Sunlight through the icy treee branches

 

Laden with beauty

 

 

Frozen beauty

 

 

Blessings!

Memo for a Lady

Never say again you are old!
Have you considered how much longer
Ago than you the pyramids were created,

And the temple of Diana at Ephesus,
And even Venus?

They are old.

And never say you're not attractive,
Remember that for us
Who look deeper than skin
And see your thought flowering
Goldenly as sunflowers and more tall,



Hear your heart singing sometimes
And feel the warmth of its love,
And join in your laughter often,
You are beautiful.
--Elaine V. Emans





Quote:
Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.
--Ben Franklin


Blessings!

Beautiful Woman Month


To all my friends and readers and critics and family: If you're a woman, this is for you. Written by Audrey Hepburn and read at her funeral. It says a lot and is worth reading and thinking about! Enjoy.

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness...

For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.

For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.

For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day.

For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone...

People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed;
Never throw out anyone.

Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms.

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.

And your hint for this weekend?
Take a walk
Kick up the leaves
Think
Pick up a leaf
Pick up a whole bunch of them
Lie in the leaves
Thank God for life.



Quote? I love so many, it's hard to choose, but here goes with another good one:
Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile. -- William Cullen Bryant


Weekend blessings!

Memos and Sons

Are you tired of reading about Mothers? I hope not, 'cause I've got another one today, partly.

Years ago (ahem, maybe not quite that long ago!) I found this tribute to a woman. I gave it to my mother. I loved it then, and I still do. It's one of my favorite poems with a lot of truth in it. If only I could practice it! Sigh.

Memo for a Lady

Never say again you are old!
Have you considered how much longer
Ago the temple of Diana at Ephesus,
And even Venus? They are old.

And never say you're not attractive.
Remember that for us
Who look deeper than skin
And see your thought flowering
Goldenly as sunflowers, and more tall,
Hear your heart singing sometimes
And feel the warmth of its love,
And join in your laughter often,
You are beautiful.

--Elaine V. Emans

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And just a peek at those creatures called sons. Aren't they wonderful? and awful! I wanted to share with you parts of their cards to me for Mother's Day. The verses were so precious and just fit with their personalities!

• Son No. One's card: (on the front) God gave me a wonderful mother. (Oooch! Just like him to melt my heart before I'd even opened the thing! (On the inside it goes something like this:

When God chose you as my mother He knew you had wisdom I'd need, your words would guide me through life, you'd help me succeed. He knew you'd be devoted and the love that lived in your heart would make you the best mother for me.

Isn't that sweet? Abbreviated, but that's the gist of it.

• Now take a gander at Son No. 2's card:

It means everything to have grown up in a home that was filled with love and faith in God. It's been a never-ending source of comfort and strength just knowing I'm your child.

Boys! Gotta love 'em. How did Jo March handle so many?




Are you energy conscious? Here are a few hints to help save water! Sure, you may already know them, but sometimes we need reminded. Consider this as your water reminder hint today! Smile.

Take a shower rather than a bath.

Collect rain water for use in the garden.

Don’t run the tap whilst cleaning your teeth.

Only boil as much water as you need when making drinks etc.

This is a fun trivia question; see if you know the answer!
Some 45% of wives say their husbands snore. How many husbands will admit it: (a) 5%; (b) 15%; or (c) 25%?


Quote:
Fame is a bee, it has a song, it has a sting--ah, too, it has a wing. --Emily Dickinson

Big blessings today!